Oman's Retiree Residence Card allows foreign nationals who previously worked in the Sultanate to remain in Oman on a long-term basis upon retirement, based on proof of sufficient passive income. Established under Royal Oman Police Decision No. 142/2021, which amended the Executive Regulation of the Foreigners Residency Law, the program is administered through the Invest Oman / Golden Residency platform, with the actual residence cards issued by the Royal Oman Police. Applications opened in October 2021 under the Investor Residency Programme, which was relaunched on 31 August 2025 as the Golden Residency Programme. The retiree pathway sits within the program's Silver tier (5-year) framework. Holders are not permitted to work locally; residence is based entirely on financial self-sufficiency through passive income.
Note: As of the latest review, the official Golden Residency portal (omanresidence.gov.om) publicly surfaces only the investor and entrepreneur eligibility routes. The retiree route now operates as an administrative pathway under the 5-year (Silver) tier rather than as a separately marketed category, so retirees should expect to pursue the 5-year tier directly with the Royal Oman Police / Invest Oman. The underlying eligibility (age 60+, OMR 4,000/month passive income, 2 years prior Oman employment) is unchanged. The earlier MoCIIP portal (tejarah.gov.om/InvestorResidency) has been retired and no longer returns content.
Note: The prior employment requirement in Oman is a significant restriction. Foreign nationals without any prior work history in Oman cannot access this pathway and must qualify through one of the investment routes under the Golden or Silver Visa instead.
The Retiree Residence Card is valid for 5 years (Silver tier). It is renewable upon expiry provided the qualifying conditions remain met: age requirement, minimum monthly income, and maintained accommodation in Oman. Updated bank statements, valid health insurance, and proof of accommodation must be submitted at renewal. Renewal fees range from OMR 400–800 depending on duration. The card does not lead directly to permanent residency or citizenship; naturalization requires 15 years of continuous legal residence and Arabic-language proficiency under Royal Decree No. 17/2025.
Retiree residence card holders may sponsor their spouse, children, and dependent parents. Family members receive residence cards valid for the same duration as the main applicant's card. Each family member requires a valid passport, health insurance, and relevant documentation. Additional fees of approximately OMR 50–100 per family member apply.
Holders are not permitted to engage in any local employment in Oman. The residence is based solely on passive income and retirement status. Any local work activity would violate the visa conditions.
Oman currently has no personal income tax. However, Royal Decree No. 56/2025 (issued 22 June 2025, published 30 June 2025) introduces a Personal Income Tax Law effective 1 January 2028, imposing a 5% tax on individuals whose annual income exceeds OMR 42,000 (approximately USD 109,000/year). Oman is the first GCC state to adopt personal income tax, and this may affect retirees whose passive income exceeds the threshold.
Applicants already in Oman on an employment-based visa may apply without leaving the country. Upon approval and review by the Royal Oman Police, the 5-year residence card serves as proof of lawful residence.